STRENGTHS: Outstanding reflexes, a quick glove and excellent footspeed allow him to make the first save effectively.WEAKNESSES: Must improve his consistency.

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"A fairly small and young goalie, Raycroft is still years from the NHL. His biggest liability is his lack of size. He doesn't cover a lot of the net and that at times hurts him. He needs to bulk up and let his game develop before stepping up to the next level. (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 74)

"He has improved his standing with a fine year in Kingston (Ontario League) after two difficult seasons in Sudbury. The Bruins think he has all the tools and though some worry about his size (6 feet, 150 pounds), he has proved durable at the junior level. With Grahame and Dafoe expected to play next year in Boston, there's room for Raycroft at Providence if he and Boston agree on a contract." (Mike Loftus, The Hockey News Future Watch 2000)

"Although they've had little success drafting goalies, the Bruins are excited about Raycroft. After opening eyes with a dismal team in Sudbury, the youngster blossomed in Kingston, earning the CHL's top goaltender honors. Boston's brass like his mental toughness. Raycroft relies on quick reflexes and has added some much-needed size in the past year. The Bruins' goalie of the future is destined for some seasoning in Providence. (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 63)

"It's been an eventful first pro season for last year's major junior goalie of the year. Injuries in Boston had him playing in the NHL by the season's first weekend. Then, soon after getting shipped down to Providence, he was lost in a four-goalie shuffle. The lack of consistent playing time plus the increased level of competition, has not resulted in a spectacular year. For a 20-year-old in his first pro season, we think he's doing fine," [Boston assistant GM Jeff] Gorton said." (Mike Loftus, The Hockey News Future Watch 2001)

"In his first season as a pro, Raycroft appeared in 15 games with the Bruins due to numerous goaltending injuries. He's been dubbed the goaltender of the future within the Boston organization and could contend for a roster spot very soon. He posted respectable numbers and actually put up worse numbers when he was demoted. Raycroft proved that he could make the transition to pro after a sparkling final year of junior hockey. (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 65)

"The Bruins are thrilled with how he has rebounded from last year, when the rookie pro started as an emergency No. 1 goalie in Boston and ended by watching AHL playoff games from the stands after getting into just 26 regular season games at Providence. He's winning games, playing with confidence," [Boston assistant GM Jeff] Gorton said of Raycroft, who has noticably improved his puck-handling skills." (Mike Loftus, The Hockey News Future Watch 2002)

"Raycroft had a solid second season of pro hockey after a wild start that saw him play as a top-two goaltneder with the Bruins due to injuries. Has arguably established himself as Boston's goaltender of the future. Raycroft may become a full-time NHLer very soon. (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 63)

"Thrown into the NHL fires in 2000-2001 because of injuries, Raycroft has recovered from that potentially confidence-sapping rookie year to become one of the AHL's most consistent goalies. With Boston's goaltending in a state of flux (John Grahame traded, Jeff Hackett obtained, but not signed past this season, and Steve Shields not viewed as No. 1 material), Raycroft's shot at full-time duty in Boston may be rapidly approaching." (Mike Loftus, The Hockey News Future Watch 2003)

"The fourth-year pro could be counted on to carry a big share of the workload between the pipes and looks ready for the challenge...the Bruins considered Raycroft the best goaltending prospect in the AHL, a kid with the potential to leap into stardom in the manner of the Stars' Marty Turco or the Ducks' Jean-Sebastien Giguere. Raycroft has played in only 21 NHL games, but has performed with a calm demeanor and sound butterfly style." (The Sporting News Hockey Yearbook 2003-04, p. 27)

"The 2004 Calder trophy winner was a revelation to most as an NHL rookie, but not to Bruins scouts. They were drawn by his ability to read the play and position himself for easy saves. Raycroft figures to enjoy a lengthy run as Boston's starter - provided he can hold off Finnish prospect Hannu Toivonen." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 104)

Signed with Djurgardens IF (Swedish Elitserein) during NHL lockout, November 6, 2004.

Signed with Tappara Tampere (SM-Liiga) during NHL lockout, January 17, 2005.

Traded by Boston to Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for G Tuukka Rask, June 24, 2006.

Placed on unconditional waivers by Toronto, June 27, 2008.

Signed as unrestricted free agent to one-year contract by Colorado Avalanche, July 1, 2008.

Signed as free agent by Vancouver Canucks, July 6, 2009.

Signed as unrestricted free agent to two-year contract by Dallas Stars, July 1, 2010.

Signed as free agent with Milano Rossoblu (Italy), July 3, 2012.

ACCOLADES:

Named to Ontario Hockey League All-Star First Team, 1999-2000.

Winner, Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Year Award, 1999-2000.

Named to Canadian Hockey League All-Star First Team, 1999-2000.

Winner, Red Tilson Trophy, 1999-2000.

Named to National Hockey League All-Rookie Team, 2003-04.

Winner, Calder Memorial Trophy, 2003-04.

FIRSTS:

Andrew made his first appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his first playoff start, earned his first playoff win and first playoff shutout all on the same night. On April 7, Raycroft's Bruins faced off against the Montreal Canadiens at the Fleet Center in Boston, and Raycroft stopped all thirty-one shots he faced. Regardless of a player's experience, "you're going to have some butterflies," Raycroft said. "You can only get so nervous and I was pretty close to where I like to be. It keeps you focused."

INJURIES:

Injured hamstring; missed six games, October 27, 2005.

Left game late in third period with "tweaked" knee, January 7, 2006.

Injured knee; missed five games, January 28, 2006.

NHL PENALTY SHOTS:

DATE

SHOOTER

GOAL?

NOTES

12/11/2003

Dainius Zubrus

Y

03/27/2004

Jason Ward

Y

01/12/2006

Alexander Frolov

Y

03/12/2006

Maxim Afinogenov

Y

01/20/2007

Jarkko Ruutu

Y

01/30/2007

Eric Belanger

N

02/17/2007

Marc-Antoine Pouliot

Y

NHL SHOOTOUTS:

DATE

DEC

OPPONENT

GF

GA

10/24/2005

L

Toronto

0

1

Eric Lindros

Jason Allison

10/07/2006

L

Montreal

1

2

Chris Higgins

Saku Koivu

Alexei Kovalev

Michael Ryder

10/09/2006

W

Florida

2

0

Nathan Horton

Todd Bertuzzi

10/21/2006

L

NY Rangers

0

1

Jaromir Jagr

Michael Nylander

Brendan Shanahan

12/02/2006

L

Montreal

1

2

Alexei Kovalev

Saku Koivu

Sheldon Souray

02/03/2007

W

Ottawa

2

1

Antoine Vermette

Mike Comrie

Mike Fisher

Dany Heatley

Jason Spezza

02/13/2007

L

NY Islanders

1

2

Frans Nielsen

Miroslav Satan

Viktor Kozlov

02/22/2007

L

NY Islanders

0

1

Miroslav Satan

Viktor Kozlov

Randy Robitaille

03/02/2007

W

New Jersey

3

2

Zach Parise

Patrik Elias

John Madden

Jamie Langenbrunner

Sergei Brylin

03/17/2007

L

Montreal

1

2

Alexei Kovalev

Tomas Plekanec

Saku Koivu

Andrei Kastsitsyn

04/01/2008

L

Buffalo

1

2

Ales Kotalik

Jason Pominville

Derek Roy

Drew Stafford

Thomas Vanek

Maxim Afinogenov

12/18/2008

W

Tampa Bay

1

0

Jussi Jokinen

Vincent Lecavalier

Martin St. Louis

02/15/2009

W

Detroit

2

1

Pavel Datsyuk

Henrik Zettterberg

Jiri Hudler

Marian Hossa

Daniel Cleary

10/29/2009

W

Los Angeles

2

1

Michal Handzus

Jack Johnson

Ryan Smyth

03/10/2010

L

Phoenix

3

4

Wojtek Wolski

Lauri Korpikoski

Radim Vrbata

Lee Stempniak

Shane Doan

Adrian Aucoin

04/02/2010

W

Anaheim

2

1

Corey Perry

Teemu Selanne

Bobby Ryan

12/10/2010

W

Carolina

1

0

Jussi Jokinen

Jeff Skinner

Eric Staal

12/13/2010

W

San Jose

2

1

Logan Couture

Joe Pavelski

Ryane Clowe

DID YOU KNOW?

Growing up, Andrew's favorite goaltender was Patrick Roy. Raycroft's favourite team was the Montreal Canadiens, according
to an interview with John Buccigross. "I grew up in Ontario and everyone liked Toronto, so I wanted to go against the grain."

Game logs have been compiled using the best information that I can find; for a detailed list of known concerns, please click here. I am always looking for assistance in making these more accurate, and welcome your help. For the 1983-84 season and prior, one of my key sources was the Hockey Summary Project, a tremendous resource and one of the best data collections on the Internet. In return, I have attempted to make these data better where possible.